A look at the coastal attractions of Santander

• Country: Spain
• Population: 172,044
• Official Language: Spanish
• Nearby Cities: Bilbao, Zaragoza, Gijon

Santander is a picturesque small town on the Bay of Biscay. The emphasis is on laid-back enjoyment, so you won't get many bright lights and nights out in the fast lane. You will get to experience some of the tastiest seafood imaginable, which you can savour during the city's Paloma O' Shea International Piano Competition, which has become an annual draw for lovers of the ivories and aspiring piano maestros. You'll also find many events organised by the local university, most of which take advantage of the city's tourist-friendly climate. Simply buy or sell Santander event tickets on StubHub to participate.

Indie music and cult cinema in Santander

The centre of all musical events in Santander is the UIMP, the city's summer university. It has a full calendar of dance and music festivals to add to those that have become historic fixtures on the cultural calendar. Serious music lovers can add the Festival Internacional de Música de Órgano to their itineraries when booking Santander event tickets. The town really comes to a standstill for the yearly Santander Music Festival, which has always featured the freshest Spanish indie bands, solo artists and MCs. Cinema buffs will find this town to be a little gem. It houses the Cantabria Film Library, as well as numerous independent cinemas that specialise in showing history's finest movies, along with obscure cult classics and, of course, new releases. Look for these cinemas in Santander on StubHub.

Santander makes all music sound sweeter

To watch more local performers in Santander, take yourself off to Escenario Santander. It's always been a treat for lovers of contemporary Spanish music, with that special flavour that only a performance alongside the sea can bring out. For bigger concerts, including tribute shows to the gods of rock, like Queen, Palacio de los Deportes Santander has provided one thrilling gig after another. It's a fun venue for the whole family to enjoy accomplished performances of well-loved songs. Make sure you don't miss a thing when you're booking Santander event tickets.

Onward to Madrid

Santander isn't too far from Valladolid, a town you really do have to visit for its old theatres, not to mention the enigmatically named Sinners Club, which is far more student concert venue that anything else you might be imagining. Salamanca is a bit further along. It's a great place to spend a weekend hanging out at Plaza Mayor, its vibrant student entertainment hub. All of this leads to a visit to the grand old Spanish capital to experience the special culture of the Community of Madrid. StubHub will make sure you never run out of things to do there!